𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗵, 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 - Full Video in Description #discoverisrael #travel #history

Location
1. Shiloh is about 20 miles (32 km.) north of Jerusalem.
2. It was on a major north-south travel route that linked Beersheba in the south to Shechem and the northern cities of Israel.
3. It had hills surrounding it, so when the nation gathered at Shiloh for feasts, they could camp around it and partake in the events. As a result, many pieces of pottery have been found on the hills around Shiloh.
4. Tel Shiloh is at an archaeological park called "Ancient Shiloh," located at the entrance to modern-day Shiloh.
5. Shiloh was in the hill country of Samaria within the tribal allotment of Ephraim.
6. It was likely chosen as Israel's capital and military base due to its central location within the country.

Historical Background
1. Shiloh was the religious and military capital of Israel during the times of the Judges, and the Tabernacle resided here for 369 years.
2. It was the first place where the Tabernacle became a permanent structure.
3. The Ark of the Covenant resided here within the Tabernacle.
4. Three churches were built during the Byzantine Period to commemorate Shiloh.
5. A Mosque was built on the west side of the ruins of the first two 4th-century Byzantine churches.

Places of Interest
1. Oil Press
2. Building with Hologram of the Tabernacle
3. 6th-century Byzantine Church
4. Byzantine Church Ruins (4th-century church has the Shiloh inscription)
5. Mosque built over Byzantine Churches
6. Stone of four-horned altar
7. Baptistry
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